Tres joli chalet il tient ses promesses , bel endroit pour rayonner dans la station .

Excellent séjour

Belle location dans un beau cadre ! Le chalet-appartement est très bien équipé et tellement de rando accessibles dans les alentours.

The chalet is in Le Freyssinet, approximately halfway between Monetier-les-bains and Villeneuve. There is a ski shuttle bus stop around 100 metres from the chalet but it is probably best to have a car if you dont want to walk uphill in skiboots! The shuttle is free for skiers and 4 euros otherwise. The chalet kitchen is well equipped with a hob, oven, fondue set, raclette machine, dishwasher and microwave. We didnt bother eating out in the evening so were pleased that there was sufficient equipment for cooking. There are small supermarkets in Villeneuve and Monetier and larger ones in Briançon (which is on the way if you are driving in from Turin). There is a good butcher by the church in Monetier where we bought a rotisserie chicken, excellent sausages, steaks and casserole beef. Beds are comfortable and the area is quiet so youll get a good nights sleep. Top tip - you need to switch on the kitchen tap to make the dishwasher work! If youre not skiing there is a nice snowy walk along the valley floor in either direction alongside the nordic ski route. The municipal pool in Villeneuve is new, quiet, has a lovely view of the mountains and only costs 4 euros (open afternoons only). If you just want a swim rather than spa it is a much better bet than the Grand Bains in Monetier. If youre a beginner skier probably better to have lessons in Villeneuve rather than Monetier. Monetier has nursery slopes but no green runs and only a chair lift up to the blues (which could be a bit challenging for first time skiers). Having said that there were 3 beginners in our group who all had a great week. Dealing with the owner was easy and the security deposit was returned promptly. Would definitely recommend.